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The National Weather Service in North Platte has recognized Brown and Rock County as StormReady counties. The StormReady program helps community leaders and residents better prepare for hazardous weather and flooding. StormReady counties have made a strong commitment to implement the infrastructure and systems needed to save lives and protect property when severe weather strikes.

Incidents/Arrests On 11/21/2022 at 12:48 a.m., an officer responded to the 100 block of North Main Street for a fight. All information will be forwarded to the Cherry County Attorney for review.

NOVEMBER 28, 2022 — Troopers with the Nebraska State Patrol removed from the road 26 impaired drivers during Thanksgiving weekend; which marked one of the busiest travel times of the year and coincided with the national Click it or Ticket campaign. Troopers across Nebraska joined law enforcement officers across the country in the annual Thanksgiving weekend effort, which ran from Wednesday through Sunday.

In a 12 page document Judge Kozisek lists his judgement on the defendant, Kevin Kilmer’s attorney, Todd Lancaster’s motion to suppress statements that had been filed August 8, 2022. A hearing was held September 13, 2022 and Judge Kozisek’s judgement was released November 26, 2022.

Valentine Area Arts Council would like to invite you to our upcoming event. Koiné will be presenting Emmanuel Lux, Sunday, December 11, 2022 at the Valentine High School Auditorium at 6:00 p.m. This performance is offered to the public at no cost. Afree-willdonationisappreciated. Enhance the Christmas Season by experiencing the Christmas story through music, dazzling multimedia, and scriptural narration.

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas! The streets are decked outwithnewlightpolesanddecorations hanging from them for a very festive look! City Manager Shane Siewert said, “We had to purchase new Christmas decorations because the old ones are not compatible with the new decorative streetlights and were looking a little worn. There are four of each kind of character decorations, including 4.5' X 8' Pine Christmas Trees, 4' X 6' Double Candle Scrolls, 4.5' X 8' Snowmen, and 4.5' X 8' Stockings.

NORFOLK – An advocate for agriculture in Nebraska has been recognized for her contributions to the industry. Anita Keys of Elsmere, was named 2022 Agceptional Woman of theYearduringNortheastCommunity College’sAgceptionalWomen’s Conference recently on the Northeast campus in Norfolk.

The public is invited to submit nominations for the 2023 Nebraska Sandhills Cowboy Hall of Fame. Nominations are due by December 31, 2022. Started in 2006, the Sandhills Cowboy Hall of Fame continues to honor the men and women who have made a lasting contribution to the Sandhills and our cowboy way of life.

Can you spare an hour or two to help The Salvation Army raise money to help families in need? Many spots are still open to ring the bells through December 24. Pictured are the Wackler family who were the first family to sign up to ring the bell this season on Black Friday.

LINCOLN – Nebraska Public Media offers a festive holiday lineup of television and radio programs to brighten the season. Enjoy musical performances, drama and PBS KIDS programs sure to warm the heart and light up the day. All times Central. This list is also available at NebraskaPublicMedia.org/ holiday.